198 Burning Question – Hot or Just Me? with Carin Luna-Ostraseski

Mar 3, 2025 | Featured Speaker, Podcast, Podcast Episode, Wellness

In EPISODE 198 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER, Dr. Gillian Lockitch welcomes Carin Luna-Ostrasesky, an inspiring entrepreneur and founder of Hot or Just Me, a go-to resource for managing perimenopause and menopause. Carin shares her personal journey through perimenopause, including struggles with hot flashes, brain fog, and other symptoms that led her to create a platform providing expert advice, curated products, and a supportive community for women navigating this stage of life.
Before entering the menopause wellness space, Carin made history as the first American woman and Hispanic person to create a Scotch whiskey. Her award-winning blend, launched via a record-breaking Kickstarter campaign, gained widespread recognition. She later founded the Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund by SIA Scotch, awarding over $350,000 in grants to underserved entrepreneurs, showcasing her commitment to empowering others.

Join us as we explore her journey from whiskey innovator to menopause advocate, discuss the importance of self-care and community support, and uncover how her entrepreneurial spirit continues to uplift and inspire women.

Episode Timeline:

[0:01] Introduction to the podcast theme and Carin Luna-Ostrasecki

[3:12] Carin’s Entrepreneurial Venture into the Whiskey Industry

[9:06] Giving Back to Young Entrepreneurs and Transitioning to Hot or Just Me

[10:35] Common and less common Symptoms of Perimenopause

[17:33] Hot or Just Me website and resources

[23:34] Tips for Managing Perimenopause Symptoms

[31:51] Making time for self-care and personal happiness [35:30] Conclusions and final thoughts ([35:30])

Learn about Carin and Hot or Just Me?

http://www.hotorjustme.com

https://hotorjustme.com/collections/bundles

https://www.instagram.com/hotorjustme/